John Crossley Funeral Arrangements

June 25, 2026 Rob Coldwell

The funeral arrangements for former branch chair John Crossley are:- TUESDAY 7 JULY 1.30pm Willow Chapel Prestbury Crematorium Afterwards at the Cheltenham motor club.

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John Crossley RIP

June 21, 2026 Rob Coldwell

It is with deep sorrow that we have to pass on the sad news that former Cheltenham branch chairman John Crossley passed away on Sunday 21st June after a short…

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Award presentations to Cheltenham Motor Club

June 5, 2026 Rob Coldwell

On Tuesday 2nd June we presented both the 2026 Cheltenham branch and 2026 Gloucestershire county club of the year awards to Neil Way at Cheltenham Motor Club. Neil is seen…

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Cotswold Beer Festival 2026 beer update

May 15, 2026 Rob Coldwell

The line up of over 100 cask ales for the 48th Cotswold beer festival is coming together and we can promise so rare and unusual beers amongst them. There will…

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Cider Pub of the Year Presentation

May 13, 2026 Rob Coldwell

On Wednesday 13th May cider rep Guy Vowles presented the cider pub of the year award to Simon Hall from Dunkerton’s Cider Tap house.

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Branch AGM 2026

March 29, 2026 Rob Coldwell

Notice is given the Annual General Meeting of the Cheltenham CAMRA branch (“AGM”) will take place on Tuesday 26th May 2026 at The Sandford Park Alehouse, High Street, Cheltenham, starting…

Real Ale

Help your local pub win a £5,000 round.

March 29, 2026 Rob Coldwell

Help your local pub win a £5,000 round. Nominate your favourite pub in our competition and it could win a drinks tab, courtesy of The Telegraph. Enter at https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/03/21/help-your-local-pub-win-a-5000-round/

Beer Festival

48th Cotswold Beer Festival – Tickets now on Sale

March 21, 2026 Rob Coldwell

The Cotswold Beer Festival returns from Friday 17th to Sunday 19th July 2026 and we can’t wait to welcome you back.Expect a carefully curated range of 110+ (as always!) cask…

Awards Club of the Year Pub of the Year

Congratulations to our 2026 award winners

March 11, 2026 Rob Coldwell

We are pleased to announce the winners of our 2026 Pub, Cider Pub and Club of the Year competitions. The winners were decided at our business meeting on 24th February…

Campaign National Pubs

Farewell to What Pub

December 6, 2025 Rob Coldwell

The WhatPub website will be shut down on 10 December 2025 and all traffic will be redirected to camra.org.uk The pubs section of the camra website has all the old…

september

04sep10:45 am7:21 pmAle Amble to Malvern

05sep11:30 am10:00 pmSPA Sessions (Gloucestershire Beer Week)

Event Details

5 Sep , 11:30 am – 10:00 pm

Saturday 5 September 2026 for Spa Sessions, a unique beer festival experience set within the stunning surroundings of Cheltenham’s historic Pittville Pump Room.

Bringing together some of our favourite independent breweries from across the UK, Spa Sessions is a carefully curated celebration of great beer, great food and great company. Whether you’re a seasoned beer enthusiast or simply looking for a fantastic day out, you’ll discover an outstanding range of beers to explore, from modern craft favourites to classic styles and everything in between.

The festival takes place across two sessions:

Afternoon Session
11:30am – 4:00pm (last orders 3:30pm)

Evening Session
5:30pm – 10:00pm (last orders 9:30pm)

Alongside the beer, a hand-picked selection of food trucks and local vendors will be serving delicious food throughout the day, ensuring the perfect accompaniment to your festival experience.

For those looking to make the most of their visit, a limited number of VIP tickets will be available. VIP guests will enjoy early entry, exclusive brewery talks and guided tastings, plus access to a dedicated VIP lounge area with seating.

Beer will be available in a range of measures, allowing you to sample as much or as little as you like, all served in a commemorative branded festival cup to take home.

Spa Sessions is proud to support two outstanding local charities: National Star and Cheltenham Samaritans, helping the festival make a positive contribution to the local community.

The celebrations don’t stop at the festival itself. Throughout the week leading up to Spa Sessions, a programme of fringe events, including Meet the Brewer evenings and Tap Takeovers, will take place across the area. Follow Gloucestershire Beer Week channels for the latest announcements.

Tickets are available from just £15 plus booking fee. Gather your friends, discover incredible beer and experience one of Cheltenham’s most exciting new festival events.

Time

September 5, 2026 11:30 am - 10:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

Location

Pitville Pump Rooms

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19sep10:00 am7:00 pmAndy's amble to Birmingham

24sep6:00 pm10:00 pmGood Beer Guide 2027 Launch event

october

03oct1:00 pm4:00 pmCheers! Good Health!

06oct7:30 pm10:00 pmBranch Business Meeting – October 2026

22oct(oct 22)6:00 pm24(oct 24)7:00 pmSwindon Beer Festival 2026

24oct12:00 am7:00 pmWest Central CAMRA Regional Social & Award Presentation

Event Details

Join us on Saturday 24 October for a relaxed day of great beer, real cider and good company as we visit two outstanding Good Beer Guide pubs in Dursley.

Our day begins at The Old Spot, a former National Pub of the Year. This charming 18th-century free house takes its name from the famous Gloucestershire Old Spot pig and offers a wonderfully traditional atmosphere, complete with low ceilings, a welcoming wood-burning fire and an impressive collection of brewery memorabilia. It serves up to eight regular real ales and is an excellent place to enjoy lunch before the afternoon’s activities.

Just a four-minute walk away is The Hoptician, an award-winning micropub that opened in May 2024 in the former premises of a local optician – hence its distinctive name. Five carefully selected beers are served alongside locally produced real ciders, with additional outdoor seating available for fine weather.

At 5.00pm, we will present The Hoptician with the West Central CAMRA Regional Cider Pub of the Year Award.

Travel & Timings

There are regular train services to Cam & Dursley station from both Cheltenham and Gloucester. From the station, Dursley is approximately three miles away and can be reached by the Stagecoach 65 bus or by sharing a taxi with fellow attendees.

12.00–2.00pm – Meet at The Old Spot
5.00pm – Regional Cider Pub of the Year presentation at The Hoptician

We hope you can join us for what promises to be an enjoyable social afternoon celebrating two excellent pubs and the very best of real ale and cider.

Brett Laniosh – Regional Director
Andrea Bennett – Regional Cider Coordinator
Peter Bennetts – Area & County Coordinator

Time

October 24, 2026 12:00 am - 7:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

Location

Dursley

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